Surf Forecasts:
Reef Road surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSE swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef Road this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef Road in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get to it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the forecast for our stretch of coast around Reef Road.
Honestly, I’m a bit gutted to say this, but the next 16 days are looking like a total flat spell. We’ve got a serious lack of swell energy, and the conditions are just not lining up for a proper session. The water temp is sitting at 86°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least a dip in the ocean won’t be a shock to the system.
For the first week, the swell is tiny, barely scraping 1ft on Monday the 27th of July, with a weak 8-second period from the ENE. The combined energy is a paltry 13 (weak). It’s just not enough to get out of the car. The wind is mostly light and offshore or cross-offshore through the mornings, which is promising, but there’s nothing for it to work on. We’re looking at a solid 10 days of nothing but flat, poor surf conditions. It’s a real bummer.
Moving into the first week of August, the swell picks up a little, but it’s still short-period, choppy stuff. By Thursday the 6th of August, we start seeing a tiny bump to 2ft, but with a period of only 4 seconds and cross-onshore winds, it’s just messy. The combined energy creeps up to 13 (weak), but it’s not surfable. By Friday the 7th, the swell is up to 2ft, but the period is still just 4 seconds, and we’ve got a moderate breeze from the SE making it choppy. The combined energy hits 23 (weak), but it’s all wind-slop, really.
The second week, from the 8th to the 11th of August, is more of the same. We’re stuck with a weak, short-period swell, rarely exceeding 2ft, and the wind is constantly cross-onshore or onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. The combined energy never gets past 32 (weak). It’s just not a paddle-out scenario. The setup is so poor and the swell is so small and weak, that if you’re looking for a thrill, this is more of a kite surfing kind of coastline right now than a traditional surf spot.
So, there it is. A long, flat, and frustrating 16-day outlook. No standouts, no hidden gems. It’s a blank run for the area, which does happen, but it’s a long one. Forecasts can change, so don’t give up hope, but for now, I’d give the board a rest and polish the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 3 | N 5 | NE 10 | SSE 3 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47PM0.86m | 7:46AM0.71m | 8:28PM0.88m | 8:30AM0.74m | 9:07PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.76m | 9:44PM0.89m | 9:54AM0.77m | 10:20PM0.88m | 10:36AM0.80m | 10:57PM0.87m | 11:20AM0.82m | 11:34PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.02m | 1:59AM0.14m | 1:57PM0.00m | 2:37AM0.11m | 2:36PM-0.01m | 3:13AM0.09m | 3:14PM-0.00m | 3:48AM0.06m | 3:53PM0.01m | 4:24AM0.05m | 4:34PM0.04m | 5:02AM0.03m | 5:19PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | S 5 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | — | NE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 4 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | N 5 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | S 4 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 6 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | NE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | W 3 | SW 2 | SSE 3 | W 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 7 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 369 | 395 | 429 | 307 | 377 | 307 | 307 | 347 | 734 | 429 | 1075 | 429 | 307 | 758 | 778 | 838 | 838 | 347 | 347 | 136 |
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The above surf forecast table for Reef Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Reef Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reef Road surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Reef Road) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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